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The Reserve Bank’s going for broke. Hopefully we won’t be the ones going broke
23rd Nov 22, 2:14pm
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The Reserve Bank’s going for broke. Hopefully we won’t be the ones going broke
Reserve Bank raises Official Cash Rate to a level not seen since 2008; now sees OCR peaking at 5.5% and holding there for a year; forecasting a RECESSION from mid-2023
23rd Nov 22, 2:10pm
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Reserve Bank raises Official Cash Rate to a level not seen since 2008; now sees OCR peaking at 5.5% and holding there for a year; forecasting a RECESSION from mid-2023
Economist Brian Easton says you need to define 'stagflation' before deciding whether we are experiencing it
21st Nov 22, 8:57am
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Economist Brian Easton says you need to define 'stagflation' before deciding whether we are experiencing it
Roger J Kerr says the implications of a different inflation/interest rate track for New Zealand is that the Kiwi dollar may well once again attract 'carry-trade' offshore investors
21st Nov 22, 8:44am
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Roger J Kerr says the implications of a different inflation/interest rate track for New Zealand is that the Kiwi dollar may well once again attract 'carry-trade' offshore investors
BNZ economists say they think the Reserve Bank would 'prefer' to hike the OCR by just 50 basis points rather than the 75 that is widely expected in the markets
14th Nov 22, 2:46pm
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BNZ economists say they think the Reserve Bank would 'prefer' to hike the OCR by just 50 basis points rather than the 75 that is widely expected in the markets
It will take a 'concerted effort' to squash wage-price spiral dynamics 'that are becoming ever more established' in New Zealand, ANZ economists say
14th Nov 22, 10:31am
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It will take a 'concerted effort' to squash wage-price spiral dynamics 'that are becoming ever more established' in New Zealand, ANZ economists say
Roger J Kerr says, it needed a special catalyst to break the US dollar bulls and stimulate aggressive USD selling
14th Nov 22, 8:29am
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Roger J Kerr says, it needed a special catalyst to break the US dollar bulls and stimulate aggressive USD selling
In their quarterly economic outlook ANZ economists say the Reserve Bank 'should be worried' about how developed the wage price spiral has become
9th Nov 22, 2:13pm
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In their quarterly economic outlook ANZ economists say the Reserve Bank 'should be worried' about how developed the wage price spiral has become
David Hargreaves says as the Reserve Bank is forced to raise the Official Cash Rate higher than it intended, the stakes also get higher for our economy
9th Nov 22, 11:07am
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David Hargreaves says as the Reserve Bank is forced to raise the Official Cash Rate higher than it intended, the stakes also get higher for our economy
Influential RBNZ survey shows considerable rise in expectations of inflation in two years time, with a rate of 3.62%, and even the much longer-term expectations for five years and 10 years have risen above the RBNZ's explicit 2% target
8th Nov 22, 3:23pm
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Influential RBNZ survey shows considerable rise in expectations of inflation in two years time, with a rate of 3.62%, and even the much longer-term expectations for five years and 10 years have risen above the RBNZ's explicit 2% target
Roger J Kerr says the next RBNZ monetary policy statement on 23 November will be a difficult one for our central bank
7th Nov 22, 8:22am
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Roger J Kerr says the next RBNZ monetary policy statement on 23 November will be a difficult one for our central bank
Roger J Kerr says the recent signs are encouraging for the Kiwi dollar to recover to back above 0.6000 against the USD as fast as it dived from 0.6000 to 0.5550 in mid to late September
31st Oct 22, 8:20am
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Roger J Kerr says the recent signs are encouraging for the Kiwi dollar to recover to back above 0.6000 against the USD as fast as it dived from 0.6000 to 0.5550 in mid to late September
Adrian Orr says tensions between inflation and employment, rising interest rates and financial stability, monetary and long-term fiscal policy, geopolitical concerns and climate change are already testing political consensus within and between countries
27th Oct 22, 10:21am
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Adrian Orr says tensions between inflation and employment, rising interest rates and financial stability, monetary and long-term fiscal policy, geopolitical concerns and climate change are already testing political consensus within and between countries
Latest ANZ Business Outlook Survey shows a drop in business confidence and activity levels - but inflation expectations have risen again
26th Oct 22, 1:33pm
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Latest ANZ Business Outlook Survey shows a drop in business confidence and activity levels - but inflation expectations have risen again
Statistics New Zealand says annual inflation for households was 7.7% in the year to September, fueled by housing and food costs
26th Oct 22, 11:37am
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Statistics New Zealand says annual inflation for households was 7.7% in the year to September, fueled by housing and food costs
Independent economic researchers see global economy next year meeting the 'old' IMF description of a recession, while NZ's economy WILL tip into recession; house prices here down 25%
26th Oct 22, 10:38am
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Independent economic researchers see global economy next year meeting the 'old' IMF description of a recession, while NZ's economy WILL tip into recession; house prices here down 25%
Finance Minister notes five years since Labour won power, highlighting economic growth, low unemployment and house building; says inflation has peaked and will fall
25th Oct 22, 6:47pm
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Finance Minister notes five years since Labour won power, highlighting economic growth, low unemployment and house building; says inflation has peaked and will fall
Reserve Bank chief economist Paul Conway says 'tradeable', or imported, inflation has been 'our friend' in recent decades, but this era could be coming to an end
25th Oct 22, 2:55pm
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Reserve Bank chief economist Paul Conway says 'tradeable', or imported, inflation has been 'our friend' in recent decades, but this era could be coming to an end
Roger J Kerr sees “extreme and excessive” geopolitical, economic, and financial/investment market situations globally that make decision-making difficult for businesses, investors, and governments alike
24th Oct 22, 8:30am
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Roger J Kerr sees “extreme and excessive” geopolitical, economic, and financial/investment market situations globally that make decision-making difficult for businesses, investors, and governments alike
David Hargreaves says that as the Reserve Bank prepares for its last interest rate review of the year next month its credibility is facing a massive test
19th Oct 22, 2:01pm
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David Hargreaves says that as the Reserve Bank prepares for its last interest rate review of the year next month its credibility is facing a massive test
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Searing domestic inflation has the financial markets now picking a 75-point rise to the Official Cash Rate from the Reserve Bank next month and a peak OCR of over 5%
18th Oct 22, 11:01am
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Searing domestic inflation has the financial markets now picking a 75-point rise to the Official Cash Rate from the Reserve Bank next month and a peak OCR of over 5%
Roger J Kerr says it would be a mistake for the Fed to maintain tight monetary policy just because core inflation is not reducing as fast as they would like
17th Oct 22, 8:05am
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Roger J Kerr says it would be a mistake for the Fed to maintain tight monetary policy just because core inflation is not reducing as fast as they would like
Annual inflation figures out in the coming week are widely expected to drop from the 32-year highs seen in the June quarter - but that won't necessarily be a cause of huge comfort
16th Oct 22, 6:00am
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Annual inflation figures out in the coming week are widely expected to drop from the 32-year highs seen in the June quarter - but that won't necessarily be a cause of huge comfort
Statistics New Zealand says retail spending spending rose across a majority of retail industries, with the largest contribution coming from consumables - probably influenced by rising prices
11th Oct 22, 11:12am
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Statistics New Zealand says retail spending spending rose across a majority of retail industries, with the largest contribution coming from consumables - probably influenced by rising prices
Latest survey of retailers shows a still significant number are unsure if their businesses will survive the next year
10th Oct 22, 10:34am
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Latest survey of retailers shows a still significant number are unsure if their businesses will survive the next year